Post by thesolution on Jul 13, 2014 10:44:59 GMT -5
Ben & Jerry's Coconut 7 Layer Bar:
When I was recently out of town I had the luxury of stopping by a Ben & Jerry Scoop Shop and got to pick up 4 pints (2 of the new SNL Flavors, Salted caramel Blondie (not the core), and Coconut 7 Layer since I have never had it before. Needless to say it did not take me long to crack into my first of 4 pints I got on my trip
Coconut 7 Layer Bar is labeled as "coconut ice cream with coconut and fudge flakes, walnuts and swirls of graham cracker & butterscotch"
Upon opening the lid it is present the Coconut Base is dense and there are signs of Graham Cracker Swirls, and little flakes that look like fudge. Tough to tell on the butterscotch and walnuts for now, but I am sure the middle of the pint will show us more to that story.
Upon first bite I was blasted with a very sweet Coconut Base which was fantastic. While Graeters Coconut Chocolate Chip ice cream is denser and not as sweet in flavor I actually prefer the Ben & Jerry base over the Graeters base. The only other experience I have had with Coconut is Coconut Custard from the Meadows (a Custard Chain around PA) and that still is the king due to it being custard compared to ice cream. The cool thing about the B&J base is the flavoring gives a great after taste as well and is very bold. Absolutely fantastic job Ben & Jerry's.
As you scoop a few bites the Coconut Base continues to shine in flavor, but not only that the Fudge Flakes turn morn into Fudge Chunks which remind me of Graeters Chocolate Chips in size. These were massive and packed a great rich chocolate flavor. You will also start to see small chunks of butter scotch which are found throughout the pint and provide a great compliment to everything involved in this pint. The walnuts are pretty similar to what you would find in "Chunky Monkey" another pint off the Ben & Jerry line, and provides a great nutty flavoring something you can find as well in Everything but the. The Graham Cracker Swirl is a bit on the weaker side, nothing like Turkey Hill and its Graham Cracker swirl that you would find in the pumpkin quart, but has a nice gritty feel/vibe to it which gives this pint a touch of extra sweetness on top of the rich base. I am shocked this is not in pints. This was hands down one of the better pints I have had off the Ben & Jerry Line. From first bite to last this was unique and impressive. Ben & Jerry's hit a home run. Take this out of being a scoop shop exclusive and put it in stores!
Grade: A
Found: Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop (Pittsburgh, PA)
When I was recently out of town I had the luxury of stopping by a Ben & Jerry Scoop Shop and got to pick up 4 pints (2 of the new SNL Flavors, Salted caramel Blondie (not the core), and Coconut 7 Layer since I have never had it before. Needless to say it did not take me long to crack into my first of 4 pints I got on my trip
Coconut 7 Layer Bar is labeled as "coconut ice cream with coconut and fudge flakes, walnuts and swirls of graham cracker & butterscotch"
Upon opening the lid it is present the Coconut Base is dense and there are signs of Graham Cracker Swirls, and little flakes that look like fudge. Tough to tell on the butterscotch and walnuts for now, but I am sure the middle of the pint will show us more to that story.
Upon first bite I was blasted with a very sweet Coconut Base which was fantastic. While Graeters Coconut Chocolate Chip ice cream is denser and not as sweet in flavor I actually prefer the Ben & Jerry base over the Graeters base. The only other experience I have had with Coconut is Coconut Custard from the Meadows (a Custard Chain around PA) and that still is the king due to it being custard compared to ice cream. The cool thing about the B&J base is the flavoring gives a great after taste as well and is very bold. Absolutely fantastic job Ben & Jerry's.
As you scoop a few bites the Coconut Base continues to shine in flavor, but not only that the Fudge Flakes turn morn into Fudge Chunks which remind me of Graeters Chocolate Chips in size. These were massive and packed a great rich chocolate flavor. You will also start to see small chunks of butter scotch which are found throughout the pint and provide a great compliment to everything involved in this pint. The walnuts are pretty similar to what you would find in "Chunky Monkey" another pint off the Ben & Jerry line, and provides a great nutty flavoring something you can find as well in Everything but the. The Graham Cracker Swirl is a bit on the weaker side, nothing like Turkey Hill and its Graham Cracker swirl that you would find in the pumpkin quart, but has a nice gritty feel/vibe to it which gives this pint a touch of extra sweetness on top of the rich base. I am shocked this is not in pints. This was hands down one of the better pints I have had off the Ben & Jerry Line. From first bite to last this was unique and impressive. Ben & Jerry's hit a home run. Take this out of being a scoop shop exclusive and put it in stores!
Grade: A
Found: Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop (Pittsburgh, PA)